About Andreas Kontogouris
Lived 1800 – 1824. Andreas Kontogouris was a Greek diplomat and greek War of Independence.
Andreas Kontogouris (, 1700s - 1824) was a Greek revolutionary leader during the Greek War of Independence.
He was born in the island of Cefalonia at the time it was in Venetian hands and later moved to Patras, on the present-day mainland of Greece, in 1786.
Kontogouris was counsellor to France, Spain, United States and other governments. He accumulated a great fortune and participated during the revolution. He also ran the Cefalonian Body, which he equipped at his own expense. When the Turks invaded Patras, he was chased away and returned to Kefalonia. Before he left, he set light to his warehouses, most of which were full, so that his goods would not fall into the hands of the Turks.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Andreas Kontogouris?
Greek revolutionary leader
When was Andreas Kontogouris born?
Andreas Kontogouris was born in 1800 in Cephalonia.
When did Andreas Kontogouris die?
Andreas Kontogouris died in 1824 in Greece.
What was Andreas Kontogouris's occupation?
Andreas Kontogouris was a diplomat and greek War of Independence.
What nationality was Andreas Kontogouris?
Andreas Kontogouris was Greek.
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· Wikipedia: Andreas Kontogouris
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